The Nanoscience Cooperative Research Center CIC nanoGUNE, created with the mission of conducting world-class nanoscience research for the competitive growth of the Basque Country and recently recognized as a "María de Maeztu" Excellence Unit (2017-2021), is currently looking for a

CHEMIST/PHYSICIST/ENGINEER

to work at the

External-Services Department

CIC nanoGUNE, located in San Sebastian, Basque Country (Spain), is a R&D center conducting basic and applied research in nanoscience and nanotechnology, fostering training and education excellence, and supporting the growth of a nanotechnology-based industry.

As part of its mission, nanoGUNE provides scientific services to external users, such as access to state-of-the-art scientific equipment and scientific support in nanoscale fabrication, synthesis, characterization, modeling, design, and hands-on training. 

Requirements for this position are:

• Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical or engineering education, for example a degree in chemical or electrical engineering.
• Prior experience in one or more of the following techniques will be highly valued: thin-film deposition (evaporation, sputtering, atomic-layer deposition), electron-beam lithography, ellipsometry, probe microscopy, low-temperature electrical transport, X-ray diffraction, confocal microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and focused-ion-beam nanofabrication.
• Hands-on experience in the construction and maintenance of technical equipment, preferably with a focus on vacuum technology.
• Good English communication skills to work in a dynamic and international environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• External-Services execution
• Customer assistance
• Consumables and equipment purchase
• General support to External Services

We offer a full-time temporary contract to cover a maternity leave, access to a state-of-the-art research infrastructure, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and international environment.

Candidates should apply by completing the form below, attaching: 

• A complete CV an a motivation letter grouped in a single PDF file.

The deadline for application is December 3rd, 2020.

Any questions regarding the open position can be addressed to external.services@nanogune.eu 

NOTES:

(i) All applicants will receive an answer after the end of the selection process; but please note that due to the large number of submissions that are expected, we cannot provide individual feedback.

(ii) Additional information about nanoGUNE’s commitment towards HR excellence in Research and Gender Equality are available on our website.

(iii) We encourage you to subscribe to our HR mailing list to receive information related to nanoGUNE's open positions and open calls for different training and talent attraction programs.